Union Minister for Agriculture, his deputies arrive in Srinagar; holds interactions with farmers, stakeholders
Extensively tour Center of Excellence at Zawoora, ICAR-CITH Rangreth J&K important region in country’s progress and development: Tomar SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 09: As part of the Government of India’s public outreach programme for Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and two Minister of State held interactions with farmers, horticulturists, agriculture scientists and […]
HM Militant Apprehended in Khrew: Police
A Hizbul Mujhaideen militant was apprehended by police and security forces in a joint operation in Androosa Khrew area of Awantipora on Thursday, police said. “Based on specific information, Awantipora Police, Army 50 RR and CRPF 185 Bn launched a joint cordon and search operation in Androosa Khrew area of Police district Awantipora. During the […]
Massive fire breaks out in shopping complex at Soura
Srinagar: A massive fire broke out in a Shopping complex at Soura area of Srinagar on Thursday morning. Official sources said that fire broke out in a commercial shopping complex of Abdul Hameed Teli in Soura. “Soon after the incident, fire tenders were rushed to the area to douse off the flames,” they […]
Two arrested in Rajouri for selling buffalo meat
Police arrested two persons from Manjkote area of Rajouri district of Jammu region for allegedly selling buffalo meat to consumers. The arrests were made after a man filed a complaint at a police station. A police official told KNT that an FIR vide number 137 under section 295 has been registered against the duo and […]
Mahmudullah inspires Bangladesh to maiden T20 series win over Black Caps
DHAKA: Skipper Mahmudullah struck an unbeaten 43 as Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the fourth Twenty20 International to seal the five-match series 3-1 in Dhaka on Wednesday. Mahmudullah guided the hosts 96-4 in 19.1 overs after four wickets each from left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed and left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman helped them bowl […]
Ashraf Ghani apologises to nation
DUBAI: Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, who fled Kabul as Taliban forces reached the outskirts of the city last month, apologised on Wednesday for the abrupt fall of his government but denied that he had taken millions of dollars with him. In a statement posted on Twitter, Ghani said he had left at the urging […]
COVID-19: India Logs 43,263 New Cases, 338 Fresh Fatalities Reported
Within a span of 24 hours, India recorded 43,263 new cases of coronavirus infections which took the cumulative tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,31,39,981. The active cases have increased to 3,93,614, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The 8 am data suggests that death toll has climbed to 4,41,749 with 338 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated […]
MEGA PUSH
In order to give the agriculture sector focal attention, the JK government in the recent past has given a lot of push to this sector so that there is a turnaround in the rural economy. In this direction recently Lt Governor Manoj Sinha handed over sanction letters for 100 tractors to the farmers, 1035 threshers […]
COVID positive cases witness increase, one patient dies in J&K
As people continued to violate Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), including moving without wearing masks, the number of COVID-positive cases has witnessed a major jump in Kashmir valley, where Srinagar district alone recorded 75 against yesterday’s 46. One patient died in the Kashmir valley, an official spokesman this evening. He said the Union Territory […]
DC B’gam conducts extensive tour of various areas in district
Receiving Station Dadina completed, to be commissioned soon; Sholipora-Udroo Bridge to be ready by end of October: DC BUDGAM, SEPTEMBER 08: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza accompanied by concerned district and sectoral officers today took an extensive tour of various villages of the district including Watrehail, Dadina, Shoolipora and Hokhelatri. During the visit, […]